Welcome to Project Paratha

This blog will chronicle our one year adventure to eat one Indian (or Indian inspired) meal or snack every day.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Popping Papadums


Well before this project started I remember occasionally buying bagged and flavoured mini-papadums from the shelves at Whole Foods (masala I think was the best). For some reason they stopped carrying them. Baji's used to be the go-to brand here; and, in the UK you can find a number of brand, including Sensations.

We've rediscovered them as part of this project. Once you try the real thing you will want to forgo the type bagged like chips for something more authentic, less sodium packed, and more tasty, unless you are buying them for Superbowl Sunday instead of Doritos.

And the papadum is? The papadum which also goes by the name papad in Northern Indian is a thin and crispy round bread, often made of rice, chickpeas and other grains. If you are on a gluten-free diet these are for you. The papad is generally served with chutneys or other dips. Below is a picture of one being heated over the stove top for a snack tonight.

Lisa, will be able to give more details on the experience so kindly read her post for more.

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